1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1954 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alpine V6 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1954 Lancia Appia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alpine V6 | 1954 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alpine | Lancia |
Model | V6 | Appia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2848 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2490 mm |